Posts Tagged ‘prescription painkiller’
Efforts Increased to Reduce Heroin, Prescription Drug Addiction in Macomb … – the Macomb Daily
Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily
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Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb …
The Macomb Daily Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, FAN and WhoSoEver Collaborative in October staged a conference called, “The Prescription Narcotic Abuse and Addiction Epidemic,” designed for the health care professionals and community leaders at Macomb Community … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Montgomery County to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day … – The Times Herald
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Montgomery County to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day …
The Times Herald “Unfortunately, it is well documented that prescription drug abuse can quickly lead to addiction, other criminal activity and even death,” Ferman said. “The only way to truly make an impact in reducing this epidemic of prescription drug addiction is to … Southborough Police Department to hold Prescription Drug Drop-off Program National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coming up National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is April 26 |
OUR VIEW: Grappling With Drug Addiction – MetroWest Daily News
OUR VIEW: Grappling with drug addiction – MetroWest Daily News
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OUR VIEW: Grappling with drug addiction
MetroWest Daily News We can't blame Gov. Deval Patrick for trying to keep Zohydro out of Massachusetts. But, as a federal judge ruled this week, it's the job of the Food and Drug Administration to approve prescription pharmaceuticals for public use, and no state governor … |
Three people linked in death by heroin, a longtime DC drug dealer and an … – Washington Post
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Three people linked in death by heroin, a longtime DC drug dealer and an …
Washington Post Strangers to one another in life, they shared an addiction to heroin, fueled by the same D.C. drug dealer. And one by one, they died using a deadly substance that authorities say has permeated the East Coast, leaving a trail of grieving family members. Heroin dealer gets 35 years in prison after three customers die |
Science Links Selfies to Narcissism, Addiction & Low Self Esteem
Science Links Selfies to Narcissism, Addiction & Low Self Esteem
The Daily Mirror recently told the story of teenager Danny Bowman, an aspiring model who attempted suicide because he wasn't satisfied with the quality of his selfies. Bowman had become technology-addicted and selfie-obsessed and is currently …
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1 in 4 South Korean teens just can't stop fiddling with her smart phone
On April 8, the Seoul city government followed up with its own study, claiming that 16 percent of teenagers in the capital are at “potential risk” for smart-phone addiction, while 4 percent fall in a “high-risk” group. Municipal authorities surveyed …
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Highland County drug deaths at state average
Heroin addiction has been increasing as prescription painkiller abusers turn to the cheaper and more readily available drug, and local officials agreed with that conclusion. “Percocets (a form of oxycodone) are going for about $ 25 or $ 30 per pill” on …
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Drug Abuse, Sexual Vices Hinder Fight Against Aids
Drug abuse, sexual vices hinder fight against Aids
… further infections to the aforesaid specific groups. However, stakeholders' recommendations in response to this challenge were that the existing laws in controlling sex trade, homosexual habits, drug use be intensified and the provision for more …
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What Athletes Need to Know About Prescription Painkillers
Over the last 20 years, prescription drug overdoses have increased threefold—today, more people die of opioid overdoses than from car crashes— and officials argue that the introduction of a time-release painkiller that could easily be abused could …
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New Painkiller’s Abuse Potential Is Too High
New painkiller’s abuse potential is too high
A new drug is just hitting the market, and it has local and state authorities wondering how soon they’ll start seeing the result: even more deaths associated with abuse of prescription painkillers. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Zohydro Maker Sues to Block Massachusetts Ban
Zohydro maker sues to block Massachusetts ban
The maker of Zohydro, a controversial new prescription painkiller, has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block Massachusetts' ban on local doctors prescribing and dispensing the drug. Zogenix … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Amid heroin crisis, officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugs
As Massachusetts grapples with a surge in heroin overdoses, top elected officials Monday urged residents to scour medicine cabinets for unneeded prescription drugs that can act as a gateway to addiction. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results